BikeSafe Celebrates 25 Years of Improving Rider Safety

In October 2025, the UK’s leading police-led motorcycle safety initiative, BikeSafe, celebrated its 25th anniversary, marking a quarter of a century dedicated to reducing collisions and improving rider skills nationwide. Since launching in 2000, BikeSafe has played a significant role in rider education, providing practical workshops aimed at improving road awareness, hazard perception and on-bike decision-making. The programme has supported thousands of riders during its 25-year history and remains an essential part of the UK’s rider safety framework. A National Partnership Built on Safety BikeSafe is delivered by trained police motorcyclists across over 30 police forces in the UK and is supported by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC). The initiative was developed in response to concern over motorcyclist casualty rates and has

Star Bikers 47th Charity Toy Run

🏍️ Star Bikers 47th Charity Toy Run: Stoke-on-Trent Rides for Christmas Cheer On Sunday 30th November 2025, Stoke-on-Trent witnessed one of its most cherished traditions - the Star Bikers 47th Annual Charity Toy Run. With around 2,000 motorcycles taking part, the streets came alive with the roar of engines, festive spirit and the generosity of bikers determined to make Christmas brighter for children who might otherwise go without. The Route and Atmosphere The run set off from the bet365 Stadium at 11am, winding its way through Trentham, Blurton, Weston Coyney, Bentilee, Baddeley Green, Milton, Sneyd Green and Northwood. Along the route hundreds of local residents lined the streets, many holding out carrier bags filled with toys for bikers to collect. The atmosphere was

I’m a Millennial, and I love Motorcycling

British motorcyclists – we’re always being told – are getting older every year. Our average age is now between 54 and 57, a huge difference from the 1960s and ‘70s when most motorcyclists were under 30. Writing recently in British Dealer News, marketing consultant Dan Sager points out that that the youngsters of Gen Z (born between 1997 and 2012), “are less interested in riding bikes than any previous generation,” and that the number of teenagers taking their Mod 1 bike test has plummeted, presumably put off by the high cost of getting a licence and rocketing insurance premiums. The current situation is not helped by the Government's official position of having "no policy to encourage greater use of motorcycles"; an approach

Chinese Brand Tops UK Sales Charts

If you thought Chinese bike manufacturers still restricted themselves to cheap ‘n cheerful scooters and 125s, think again. There’s now a whole raft of Chinese-made mid-range machines, and one of them – the Voge DS800X Rally – was the top selling adventure bike in October 2025, even out-numbering BMW’s evergreen R1300 GS. Of course, October is a quieter time of year for bike sales, but there’s no denying the upward swing of Voge sales in particular. In a market down 14.7% in the year to October, sales of the Chinese brand were up by 165% (from a low base). The DS800X also topped the 750-1000cc segment overall. Alongside Voge, CF Moto (one of the first Chinese mid-size bikes to come to Britain)

International Volunteer Day: Spotlight on Ruby

🏍️ International Volunteer Day: Spotlight on Ruby & Mick Today, (Friday 5th December) International Volunteers Day, the British Motorcyclists Federation is proud to celebrate our volunteers who keep our motorcycling community thriving. Among them are Ruby, one of our youngest marshals at just 18, and her dad Mick, whose passion for motorcycling dates back to the legendary Peterborough shows of the 1980s. In July 2025, Ruby and Mick joined our marshal team at our BMF Connected event in July at Mallory Park Race Circuit, Leicestershire. Ruby described it as a highlight in meeting new people, making new friends and discovering the joy of being part of the BMF marshal & motorcycling community. Since then, they’ve gone on to support our popular 'Dambuster Rally' and

International Volunteer Day

International Volunteer Day: Celebrating the Heart of the British Motorcyclists Federation Today (5th December) on International Volunteer Day, we proudly celebrate our incredible volunteers who give their time, energy and spirit to keep the motorcycle community alive and thriving. These are the people who make sure every BMF event we provide you, runs with passion, purpose and heart. From the vibrant summer months at our BMF monthly bike meets, held right on the doorstep of our head office by the Lakeside Diner within Mallory Park Race Circuit, to the many hours dedicated to planning, organising and supporting other events, it is our volunteers who remain the true driving force behind every gathering. Visitors enjoy the bikes, the laughter and the atmosphere, but

EU Council: ‘No mandatory inspections for motorcycles’

A great victory for European motorcyclists: European transport ministers set the Council’s position on the roadworthiness package, which puts forward an update of EU standards with regards to periodic roadworthiness tests, technical roadside inspections and registration of vehicle data. Thomas Danielsen, Danish Minister for Transport said: “I am pleased that we have reached a positive outcome and that we now have a general approach on both proposals in the package. With this agreement we are securing a modernisation of the rules for roadside and periodic testing and registration of vehicle data while minimising administrative burden.” Denmark currently holds the EU presidency. The package consists of two proposals focusing on the update of three directives: one on the periodic roadworthiness testing for motor

BMF Goes Full ‘Mo’ for Movember

The BMF Communications team showed their support for 'Movember' earlier this month by donning moustaches during their latest Zoom meeting, raising awareness of the global men’s health campaign. The virtual meeting featured a wide range of moustache styles, bringing humour to the screen while also highlighting serious issues including mental health, suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer. By taking part, the team demonstrated that awareness and support can extend beyond events and fundraising into everyday working life. The initiative served as a reminder that behind every rider and volunteer is a person, and that looking out for one another is just as important as the work we do. Movember encourages men to talk, check in on those around them and seek support

Electric Motorcycles Exempt from eVED

Electric motorcycles will be exempt from eVED (extended Vehicle Excise Duty) the new electric vehicle mileage charge, which is due to come into force in April 2028. You might have missed it in the small print of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget, but battery bikes will not be expected to pay the 3p/mile charge when it comes in. The reason given is that, along with electric vans, buses and HGVs, the market for e-motorcycles is deemed to be at an earlier stage than that for electric cars and needs more encouragement. Electric bikes will start paying conventional VED from April 2026, albeit at the lowest rate of £26 for a year. There was more good news for petrol bikers in the Budget

2025 Budget a Lost Opportunity

2025 Budget a Lost Opportunity say the National Motorcyclists Council The Chancellor could have used the budget to recognise and support the role of motorcycling in the future of transport, but she slammed the brakes on instead The UK Government budget, delivered yesterday (Wednesday 26th November) by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, was an opportunity to move fiscal levers to recognise the role of motorcycling in the future of transport and to also bring to life the Government’s stated aim to encourage the use of zero emission motorcycles. In the end what was delivered was mixed bag for motorcycling, which does neither. On the one hand electric motorcycles will be exempt from proposals for 'eVED' planned for 2028, which the National Motorcyclists Council (NMC) welcomes.

New Honda Museum Opens in Rome

If your thoughts are already turning next year’s summer holiday, then Rome could be a good choice, with a new museum dedicated to Hondas opening there soon. The Honda Classic Museum will showcase the legendary oval-piston NR750 as well as a whole collection of historic Honda road and race bikes. Not only that, but the collection will be rotated on a regular basis, to keep it fresh. The museum is owned by Honda Moto Roma, said to be the largest Honda dealer in Europe, and judging by the collection of Honda bigwigs who turned up for the official opening on 26th November 2025, it’s seen as a significant moment for the company. Mr Okuda, President of Honda Motor Europe and Mr

Mental Health Motorbike Advocates for the mental health benefits of motorcycling….

Mental Health Motorbike (MHMB) Advocates for the mental health benefits of motorcycling at historic Men's Health Strategy unveiling with Prime Minister and Health Secretary 10 DOWNING STREET, LONDON, UK – November 20, 2025 Mental Health Motorbike (MHMB) is the country's first dedicated national free mental health support service for the motorcycling community. They are proud to announce their participation in the official unveiling of the government’s first-ever national Men's Health Strategy. Founder Paul Oxborough and MP Natalie Fleet (Bolsover) met with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting at 10 Downing Street on November 19, 2025, to discuss the critical role MHMB plays in addressing mental health challenges within the UK's 1.5+ million

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